Mukund R. Patel is a tenured full professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy who holds a PhD in electrical power engineering. He has published 50 research papers and two books on electrical power systems and shipboard propulsion power electronics. Prior to his current role, Dr. Patel worked as an engineer for companies including GE, Westinghouse, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens. He teaches short courses on electrical power topics for organizations like IEEE, NASA, and corporations. The document advertises two upcoming one-day courses on electrical power basics and power electronics taught by Dr. Patel. Electrical power basics provides an overview of shipboard electrical systems and electrical machines, while the power